02264cam a22003253u 4500 63498 UtSlPG 20260610134449.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Rosegger, Peter, 1843-1918 Das Buch der Novellen. Erster Band Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-10-18 Die Harfenspieler -- Felix der Begehrte -- Das Haus auf der Höhe -- Der Geldfeind -- Das Holzknechthaus -- Das Reich Gottes -- Das Felsenbildniß -- Das Viktel -- Das Leben siegt. Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Das Buch der Novellen. Erster Band" by Peter Rosegger is a collection of novellas written in the late 19th century. This work presents a tapestry of stories that evoke rural life and the human experience, immersing readers in the rich landscape and character of the Austrian countryside. The opening story, "Die Harfenspieler," introduces us to Kilian, a coal burner, and his daughter Agnes, as they navigate the complexities of life in the woods. The beginning of the collection sets a vivid scene in a dark forest during a storm, where Kilian encounters Hans, a wild figure with a gun, who seeks refuge in Kilian’s home. As the storm rages outside, the narrative intertwines conversations about hunting, personal struggles, and communal life, painting a portrait of the relationships among villagers and their dreams and fears. The story unfolds with the arrival of a traveling couple who bring music and stories, yet the underlying tension of personal tragedies emerges, foreshadowing deeper themes of love and loss that resonate throughout Rosegger's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Austrian fiction Short stories, Austrian https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63498 104322 104322